LG Electronics (LG) is introducing the latest addition to its second-generation LG SIGNATURE lineup, the new Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump, at IFA 2023. Leveraging LG’s advanced heat pump technology, the new, space-efficient appliance delivers an effective washing and drying performance, gentle clothing care and an unparalleled one-stop laundry experience.
The stylish 27-inch Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump features LG SIGNATURE’s seamless, elegant design, and boasts ample room for getting clothes clean and dry with a 25-kg washing capacity, and 13-kg for drying. A genuine space-saver with a large capacity, LG’s washer-dryer also integrates the innovative TWINWash™ feature, a small washer located below the main drum that’s ideal for cleaning delicates or daily workout gear. The ability to wash and dry makes the company’s new all-in-one model especially suitable for homes and apartments where space is at a premium, and responds to the call from many consumers for a laundry solution that saves both time and space.
A one-stop laundry solution, the LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer streamlines the user experience, providing intuitive ‘single touch’ control. Its AI-powered laundry and drying course detects fabric types and load size, as well as the presence of residual moisture, automatically applying the optimal settings for the best washing and drying results. Conveniently, the drying process begins as soon as the washing cycle has concluded, reducing operation time. This level of automation means users can spend less time doing the laundry and more time doing the things they love.
LG’s innovative, new appliance employs the company’s own inverter heat pump drying module to significantly reduce drying times and maximize energy efficiency. And thanks to 6 Motion™ AI Direct Drive technology, the washer-dryer also intelligently optimizes drying performance and minimizes fabric damage for each and every load.
The company’s new combination washer and dryer further enhances ease of use with a range of thoughtfully applied smart features. The appliance’s smart touch door and voice recognition capabilities, for example, allow users to turn on the machine and open its door with practically no effort at all. They can also use voice commands to set the washing or drying cycle, while the washing machine itself can verbally update users on the status of their laundry. Moreover, the LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer’s bright, seven-inch LCD display provides easy control of features and settings, and gives users access to any new cycles they’ve downloaded via the ThinQ app.
“The LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump is an advanced, all-in-one package offering space efficiency and time-saving automation together with a top-notch performance,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “Aligned with LG SIGNATURE’s new brand theme, ‘Live beyond.’, which is all about presenting solutions that help consumers live their ideal life, we will continue to introduce innovations that go beyond expectations and make everyday life more convenient.”
LG will be showcasing its latest home appliances, including the new second-generation LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump, at its exhibition booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany, from September 1-5.
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LG universal UP kit
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new ‘Universal UP Kit’ at IFA 2023. A collection of innovative home appliance accessories and add-ons embracing universal design and made from recycled materials, the LG Universal UP Kit has been crafted to enhance usability for individuals facing physical challenges, exemplifying LG’s vision of a more inclusive and sustainable future. Customers can seamlessly integrate Universal UP Kit products into their existing LG home appliances so that the whole item does not need to be replaced, elevating user experience without the need to upgrade to the latest models.
Universal UP’s Easy Handle Kit comes with detachable handles for the door and detergent drawer for LG’s washer. The handles have been designed to facilitate accessibility for users with diminished manual dexterity or wrist strength to grasp the washer’s pocket handles. The kit also offers high-contrast color options created to accommodate the conditions such as amblyopia.
Other aid kits from the Universal UP portfolio include the Assistant Kit. This detachable, wheeled strut that redistributes the weight of LG’s CordZero stick vacuum, offering enhanced control and maneuverability. The Easy Hanger Kit introduces a long handle with a circular grip to the Styler’s clothes hangers, allowing wheelchair users to easily place them on the Moving Hanger system at the top of LG’s clothing care cabinet. Additionally, LG will introduce the Rotate Shelf Kit to increase the usability of the refrigerator’s shelves and the Easy Nozzle Kit, which attaches to the water purifier, and elevates accessibility through height- and distance adjustability. The water purifier can also be upgraded for those with visual impairments by adding the Silicon Cover with Braille.
LG to Share Vision for a Sustainable Life at IFA 2023
LG Electronics (LG) invites consumers from around the globe to experience its latest innovations at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany (September 1-5). Under the theme of Sustainable Life, Joy for All, the company will introduce the LG Sustainable Village and an evolved ecosystem of efficient, convenient and sustainable products and solutions designed to help create a better life for people and the planet.
During IFA 2023, visitors to LG’s booth in Hall 18 at Messe Berlin can discover the advanced, eco-minded features and functions of the company’s newest offerings and learn about its comprehensive vision for a sustainable life.
Those unable to attend IFA in person can still explore LG’s innovation showcase by checking out the LG Booth video, which will be uploaded on the LG Global YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@LGGlobal) on opening day.
LG’s upgradable home appliances to make global debut
LG Electronics introduced the new and improved version of its home appliance brand Tuesday to offer “hyperpersonalized” user experiences, raising connectivity and offering new subscription services to make doing household chores easier.Presenting the enhanced plan for the brand UP Appliance 2.0 to expand its business portfolio into nonhardware services and subscription services in Korea, the tech giant said it will be launching the upgraded brand overseas from next yearThe new chip and operating system will allow users to upgrade the software of their home appliances, and also allow users to adjust the usage of the appliances based on their personal preferences, Lyu explained.users would be able to order detergents and meal kits directly from their washing machine and refrigerators.
The company has forged partnerships with home care and grocery delivery services, including Laundrygo, a same-day laundry service startup and Daeri Jubu, a home cleaning service, and plans to expand the list.
With UP Appliance 2.0, customers can rent the home appliances to use for three to six years.
South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. is taking a step towards a sustainable future by ramping up its resource recycling efforts. The company has successfully collected and responsibly handled nearly 4 million tons of used home appliances.
Did you know that recycling electronics helps reduce waste, conserve valuable resources, and prevent environmental pollution? By participating in recycling programs and supporting companies like LG Electronics, we can all contribute to a greener planet. Remember, every small action counts! 🌍♻️
Samsung, LG Top Home Appliance Satisfaction Survey in U.S.
Samsung and LG have topped a U.S. customer satisfaction survey for home appliances this year. Global industry tracker JD Power said last Thursday appliances made by the two Korean companies scored the highest in nine of 12 segments.The rankings were based on a study of over 20,000 customers who made purchases in the past year in six categories including brand image, pathway to purchase, and problems encountered.Samsung ranked first in eight segments, including cooktop, freestanding range, washers and tumble dryers. LG ranked highest in the side-by-side refrigerators segment and tied for first place in over-the-range microwaves with Samsung.Last year the two companies ranked first in six out of the 12 segments.LG, Samsung Sweep Best Washer Ratings in U.S.
Korean home appliance firms struggle for foothold in China
Samsung and LG have repeatedly been knocking on the door of China’s home appliance market, but progress has been thwarted by intensified rivalry from local brands and escalating tensions between the two countries.
Korean TVs from Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics accounted for a mere 4.1 percent of China’s TV market in 2022, according to market tracker Omdia.
That represents 3 percentage points drop from 2019.In terms of refrigerators, the number of Korean refrigerators imported to China shrunk by 21.8 percent in 2022 year-on-year.
Neither Samsung nor LG were included in the top 10 refrigerator brands sold in the country last year, according to global market tracker AVC.Haier, a value-for-money Chinese consumer electronics brand, accounted for 32.7 percent of the market taking the lead. Germany’s Siemens was the only foreign brand included in the list.
LG Electronics starts operation of factory in US
LG Electronics has completed the construction of a washing machine production line at its home appliance factory in Tennessee, U.S., and started operations.
With this, LG Electronics is now able to produce all laundry appliances in the U.S., from washing machines and dryers to wash towers. The company is aiming to build a state-of-the-art twin factory in the U.S., identical to its mother factory in Changwon in Korea to proactively respond to global changes such as the supply chain crisis.
According to industry sources on Sunday, LG Electronics completed the expansion of a new wash tower line at its Tennessee factory on Dec. 12 and started operations. The production capacity of the new wash tower line is 20,000 units per month, or 240,000 units per year, according to the company.The Tennessee plant, along with the Changwon plant, was selected as a lighthouse factory by the World Economic Forum (WEF). A lighthouse factory refers to a factory that introduces advanced technologies to brighten the future of global manufacturing. LG Electronics’ Tennessee plant is the first overseas production base of a Korean company to be selected as a lighthouse factory.LG Electronics has been focusing on diversifying its production bases outside of the U.S. Last year, it built a refrigerator manufacturing facility at its Hai Phong plant in Vietnam. Refrigerators made in Vietnam are sold not only to the domestic market but also to the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan.
LG Electronics also has home appliance production factories in Noida and Pune, located in the western part of India, a rapidly emerging market. The company invested approximately 30.4 billion won ($23.72 million) to expand the production line for premium double-door refrigerators.
Posco launches new low-emission steel product
Posco has launched the country’s first low-carbon steel product in line with the steelmaker’s ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the company said Sunday.
LG Electronics has become the first client to purchase the newly-launched low-emission steel product for the company’s home appliances production, the company added.
LG MoodUp
LG Electronics (LG) announces ‘MoodUP™, by LG,’ an exciting, multifaceted activation set to take place during Vivid Sydney 2023. Featuring the biggest light show in Australia, Sydney’s annually-held festival, which is now in its thirteenth year, will introduce locals and visitors to LG’s innovative InstaView™ fridge with MoodUP.
A truly revolutionary kitchen appliance, the LG InstaView fridge with MoodUP has color-changing door panels that provide a whole new level of personalization. Enabling users to switch up the colors whenever the mood takes them, the fridge and its LED panels offer up to 190,0001 colour combinations to choose from and easy management via the LG ThinQ™ mobile app. Additionally, the InstaView with MoodUP boasts advanced refrigeration and smart technologies that deliver outstanding food freshness and user convenience for an elevated kitchen experience.
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